BYZANTINE EMPIRE.Andronicus II and Michael IX 1295-1320.AR.Basilikon. Mint of Constantinople.
( 1.98g, 21.7mm,6h)
IC XC KVRIE BOHΘEI, Christ enthroned, right hand raised in benediction, star either side.
Reverse.
ΑVΤΩΚΡΑΤΟP -
ΕC PWΜΑION; Andronicus standing left and Michael standing right;holding between them a labarum.
Ref:DOC V part 1.Class VIII.(g) 535-538.
Better than very fine with ususal flatness in areas, edge chip.
From a hoard published by Philip Whitting in Spinks Numismatic circular July-August 1972 and September 1972. Sold with Whittings envelpoe.